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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucy Leeson

Video shows American Airlines plane wreckage in Potomac River as recovery operation continues

Video shows the wreckage of the American Airlines passenger plane in the Potomac River following a deadly collision with a Black Hawk military helicopter.

Officials say there are no survivors among the 67 passengers on the aircrafts that collided above Washington on Wednesday (29 January).

Police confirmed a multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River following the crash.

Kansas Senator Roger Marshall said the American Airlines plane was carrying roughly 60 passengers, adding: "My prayer is that God wraps his arms around each and every victim and that he continues to be with their families.”

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